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Stop by NFM to capture a special moment with Santa himself! Snap a selfie, share some holiday cheer, and make it a memory to treasure this season.
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Stop by NFM to capture a special moment with Santa himself! Snap a selfie, share some holiday cheer, and make it a memory to treasure this season.
Get your Christmas PJs on and stop by Omaha SCHEELS for a festive family day! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting
Santa and his reindeer are flying into Bel Air Plaza on December 6th and December 13th. Come out to the plaza to talk to Santa and see the reindeer. Elsa and Anna will be there serving cookies and hot cocoa!! This is a special event for everyone and we hope to see you there.
Enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful holiday music under the glow of The Durham’s Christmas tree. Talented local entertainers perform as part of museum’s holiday concert series. Special support for the concert series provided by Star 104.5 the Christmas Station.
A Harvest Holiday: Maker's Market at the Orchard
Join for the HOLLY JOLLIEST fun run in the La Vista City Centre! Fun for all ages and “running” abilities. Be ready to suit up in your provided holiday gear and conquer the obstacles set by the North Pole elves. Total distance for this fun run is a 2k. Adults: $25, Children (3-13): $10, Children 2 & Under: Free
Join OPL at The Joslyn for storytime, featuring stories, creative movement, music and exploration of a piece of art. Storytime is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. This Storytime is part of The Joslyn's monthly Art-tastic Saturdays.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore the fascinating science of bioluminescence—the natural ability of organisms to produce light! Participants will create their own glowing reactions using safe household materials, discover real-life bioluminescent organisms, and unleash their creativity by designing unique glowing deep-sea creatures. Event is FREE with the cost of daily admission (or Membership) though early registration is required.
2nd Annual Downtown Papillion Cookie Crawl—a festive tradition that’s quickly becoming a local favorite! Last year, over 200 cookie lovers joined in the fun, collecting mouthwatering treats from small businesses all around town. This year, they're turning up the holiday cheer with 15 local shops teaming up with 15 incredible cookie creators. That’s 15 chances to indulge your sweet tooth while supporting local! Get your Tickets soon!
Holiday shopping to do? Shop local this holiday season and enjoy flash sales during our Winter Wine Walk. This is a sip and shop event where participants get to sample select wines from Corkscrew Wine & Cheese while enjoying snacks at each store and special holiday flash sales! Show your ID at ANY of the participating stores to get your wristband. This event is FREE. Must be 21 to participate.
Bring the family for a holiday celebration that’s truly out of this world. Meet Santa from 12 to 4, visit with two real reindeer, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa in our Fireside Room. From cookies and snacks to festive fun, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter afternoon surrounded by aircraft, lights, and the spirit of the season.
At 2:00 pm, gather in the theater for a special reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The 501st Legion (Star Wars characters) will be making appearances throughout the day, and our Maker’s Market will feature unique gifts from local creators. Kids can write letters or color pictures for Santa before delivering them in person.
Let’s wrap up the year in style at the 15th Annual Christmas in the Village at 24th & Lake! From festive music to family-friendly activities and local vendors, this is your chance to soak in the holiday cheer with the whole community.
Join for some amazing holiday memories down at the station. There will be handmade crafts, cookies and hot cocoa. Then of course Santa will be making a special appearance to see the kids. Great photo opportunity!
Don’t let the cold keep you indoors—Fontenelle Forest’s Winter Season Celebration is the perfect way to embrace the magic of winter in nature. From frosty walks to chilly outdoor adventures in Acorn Acres, we’re encouraging the community to bundle up get outdoors this winter! Visit Santa in the Nature Center, then purchase a cup of coffee or hot cocoa before you head outdoors to enjoy the winter season. Free for members, included with daily admission.
Santa’s Back!!!! Join for Santa In The Garden at Peony Park Community Garden Come enjoy cookies and a chat with Santa!
Savor the sips of the season at the 5th Annual Holiday Cocktail Crawl! Each participating establishment will offer a signature holiday cocktail. Visit as many stops as you like, in any order you like, and cast your vote for the best cocktail in midtown! And be sure to break out the festive attire — ugly sweaters, cocktail dresses, Santa suits welcome!
Are you ready for the winter holidays? Get photos taken for free to send to family or friends! We'll have the green screen backdrop set up in the second floor of the library to take photos and then Photoshop it onto a winter background. *Note: Do not wear green.
Be sure to make your list and check it twice! You'll find gifts for all ages at their hand make craft fair. All proceeds from vendor fee's, raffle, as well as food and drink sold by St. Augustine on the day of the market will benefit Magdalene Omaha, their mission is to provide individualized support for survivors of sex trafficking to achieve freedom from violence, trauma, and addiction.
The brainchild of director Dean Fleischer Camp and comedian, writer and actor Jenny Slate, “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” became an unexpected internet sensation when it made its YouTube debut in 2010. Marcel’s first starring role—with his distinctive voice, titular shoes, and endearing, ingenious ways of life at an inch high—earned millions of fans of all ages around the globe, spawning two more online shorts and New York Times-bestselling books. It was only a matter of time before Marcel went to the big screen in a live-action/ stop-motion feature.
During the holiday poinsettia show, local musicians share their talents and perform holiday classics that are sure to delight guests of all ages.
The Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 6th-7th, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. The hours of the show are from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $6 and children 10 and younger are free. Parking is free throughout the show. All patrons who attend the show on Saturday will receive a two-day re-entry stamp.
A Harvest Holiday. Head out to the orchard for a cozy day of holiday fun with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, & more! Have breakfast with Santa, an appearance from the Grinch, & family friendly activities!
Mercy Road from 67th St. to Aksarben Drive. The Holiday Market is FREE for everyone! Dec 6 & 7. Heated Tent, Santa at the market on Sunday the 7th from 11:00-3:00.
Join for a festive morning of delicious brunch, holiday cheer, and a special visit from Santa Claus at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City!
For the first time ever, the Omaha Winter Market is going weekly! Join every Sunday from November through March, 11AM – 3PM at our new permanent location, Fowling Warehouse, for an indoor market experience that’s warm, vibrant, and full of local flavor.
The KETV Family Festival is back in-person this year! Enjoy a festive day full of FREE admission and FREE family-friendly activities at your favorite Downtown Omaha attractions: - The Durham Museum - The Omaha Children's Museum - Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Barn - Omaha Public Library (Downtown Branch) - The RiverFront - YMCA (satellite location at the Patrol Barn!). PLUS! Ollie the Trolley will be providing FREE transportation between all the venues!
Discover 40 exceptional artisans and makers from across the Midwest, each with unique handcrafted goods that tell a story. Chill in cozy igloos, enjoy live ice sculpting, and marvel at the giant holiday tree’s glowing lights.
Please join the City of Gretna for our annual Handmade Holiday Market in conjunction with Greenery and Glitter in Downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave. This event will take place in the old Fire Department Building right next to City Hall.
Discover a handpicked medley of 15 locally owned shops at Omaha’s newest urban holiday destination! Shop handmade goods, artisan foods, boutique finds, curated gifts and more.
'Tis the season to be jolly, Bellevue Berry Farm would love to invite you all to enjoy our Country Christmas event. Let’s celebrate the Season in our cozy country atmosphere with Hot Cocoa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write your Christmas list and then take a picture with Santa. Enjoy wonderland Kids Play Areas Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Admission Price $12 per person, includes Free Hot chocolate, cookie and Christmas ornament. 2 and under is free.
Grab a friend, partner, family member or work alone while creating a Christmas Winter Diorama. Using a box, mini figures, craft material and lots of imagination, participants will build their own winter wonderland or holiday scene to take home. Whether it’s Santa’s workshop, a cozy snowy village or a gingerbread house scene, let your imagination come to life. All supplies are provided, or participants can bring their own items to add to the diorama. This program is ideal for participants to work in pairs (parent-child, siblings, friends), but you may work alone. *Registration is required and space is limited. There is a nonrefundable material fee of $10 per diorama. Stop by the Library to get registered.
Please join the City of Gretna for our annual holiday event, Greenery and Glitter, located in downtown Gretna on McKenna Ave and at Peterson Park. This years theme is "Candy Cane Lane". From 12pm-4pm There will be a wide variety of activities located at different businesses on McKenna Ave, we encourage you to visit all the shops on the map to participate in their activity and have some holiday fun! Some activities do not start until 1pm, those times will be listed so you can better plan. From 4pm-6pm at Peterson Park we will have even more activities for everyone to enjoy! Entertainment, soup, hot dogs, hot cider, hot cocoa and a tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Evans + MORE!
Event Dates: November 28-30. December 3-7, 10-23, 26-31, January 2-4. With 31 nights to see the garden glow, 10 family fun nights, 22 visits from Santa, and 5 appearances by a certain mean, green, grouchy holiday character, Bright Nights promises festive fun for everyone!
Come see Santa @ Heavy and ask him for the greatest of Christmas gifts!
Santa is on his way to Lauritzen Gardens! Bring the kids to visit with the jolly old man in the bright red suit as he stops at the garden this holiday season. Share a wish with the North Pole’s greatest ambassador, and capture this year’s holiday family photo (please bring your own camera to take pictures). Santa will be located in the classroom of Sofia's Play Garden. Included with a ticket to Bright Nights.
There’s no place like the #1 Zoo in the Nation for the holidays. Zoolightful is an holiday experience at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium filled with larger-than-life lanterns, dazzling lights, and festive fun for everyone. Make it your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy decorating your own gingerbread cookies alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus! This event is free to attend, but we kindly ask each guest to bring one non-perishable food item per person participating in cookie decorating. All donations will go to support local families in need. Bring the whole family for sweet treats, warm smiles, and unforgettable holiday memories!
Santa is opening the doors to his workshop in La Vista once again, and you’re invited to join the fun! Stroll through the festive La Vista Wonderland in Central Park, see the reindeer, sip on free hot cocoa, snack on cookies and enjoy holiday activities while you wait to meet Santa. Check in at the tent and get a pager right away when you arrive for your visit. The Workshop may reach capacity at times—Santa is a popular guy after all. Please be prepared to spend some time outdoors (or in the tent) before entering the building.
Ho Ho Ho! During the busy holiday season, The Durham Museum makes it easy for families to create special memories with Santa. Tuesday Nights with Santa are filled with family-fun activities, and of course, an appearance from Jolly Saint Nick himself! Santa's Cabin closes at 7:30PM.
Santa is coming to DJ's Dugout! Also featuring Loli Pop Dah Clown & Friends! Bring your camera & take some photos with the Claus family!
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